Kenneth LaVern Von Ruden 72 of New Albin, IA passed away at his home on September 18, 2024, from complications of Multiple Myeloma.
He was born to LaVern and Irma (Geier) Von Ruden on October 21, 1951. He grew up in Kinney Valley and attended South Ridge School and Wilton Elementary. He was a graduate of Royall High School in 1969.
He attended college in Stevens Point WI for Wildlife Management. He worked for the Department of Natural Resources in La Crosse WI for 37 years. Conservation of the land and water was extremely important to him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was able to remember every detail of those hunts and days spent on the water. He loved to talk, laugh, and tell stories.
He enjoyed high school sports, and you could find him at many of the Kee High sporting events cheering on the students.
He had many lifelong friends that were important to him, and he made his friends a priority. Most of his friends and family had nicknames that he gave to them.
His greatest love was his family. He is survived by Brandon Von Ruden and his daughter Ariella, Tiana (Skipper) Sykes and their son Takoda. And by their mother Tonja Kelly.
He also had a special partner Debra Stantic which includes her children Olivia Barnes (Price), Julia Stanic and Heather Cole.
He is also survived by his sisters Karen Wallace (Stan), Kathleen Harder (Russell), Jana Muehlenkamp (Jon) and Gary Von Ruden (Cathy) a special cousin who was like a brother.
His nephews, nieces and Debra’s grandchildren had a special place in his heart, and he loved them dearly.
His wishes were for a private family service which was held on September 23, 2024, in IA.
He will be missed by those who loved him and will be remembered always. Rest in peace Bubba.
